Regarding “UC won’t assist federal agents in immigration actions against students” (Dec. 1): The recent announcement by University of California President Janet Napolitano that system leaders will protect and defend students in the country illegally — and will advise campus cops to do the same - is Not the way to teach students that one of the essential tenets of a democratic society is that the public voluntarily obey the laws.

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I believe it is unethical to harbor students or any other group in this country illegally. We must remember we are a nation of laws and no one or group is above the law, especially institutions of higher learning.

The announced policy needs to be rescinded and the university president reprimanded or fired.

Charles Caldwell

Alpine

Lawmakers must have motive for challenging plans

The idea of sanctuary cities and states should be decided by public vote and not by a small handful of left-wing liberals who, for personal gain, want to go against the federal government and our common-sense laws.

The public officials in California, including our governor, who recently made their announcement to fight the federal government regarding sanctuary cities, without the public approval, should all be investigated for personal gain in their actions .